But perhaps one of the brightest stars of the era was the glorious Porsche 959. It did have a brief ... much of the interior – in truth the new model had little in common with Porsche ...

Its core model, the 911, was based on a design dating ... The Paris-Dakar Rally racer helped redefine supercars. Specifications: Porsche 959 Engine When it was launched back in 1986, the Porsche ...

Model 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1986 Porsche 959 Engine 5.2-liter V12 The result of this huge advancement in automotive technology resulted in Porsche stealing the crown of 'world's fastest ...

A quick snapshot of 959 history follows. In 1981, with the 911 poised to be replaced by the more conventional, front-engine 928, Porsche's new managing director Peter Schutz issued a change in plans.

there was another Porsche supercar quietly and discretely on display upstairs in the same hall. That, of course, was the 959. But not just any 959: this was the original Gruppe B prototype.

such as all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged engine, solidified its place as an icon of automotive innovation. Radcliffe’s sculptures masterfully capture the essence of the Porsche 959 ...